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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.57, 70,556.54 and 46,499.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.57, 70,556.54 and 46,499.85 is: 69,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.57 : 70,556.54 = 46,499.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.57/70,556.54 = 46,499.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.57x = 70,556.54 × 46,499.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.57x = 3,280,868,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,868,294.02/46,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,812.29

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